A Fruit Flavored Love Affair

We have long been fans of Fruit₂O and I'll be talking about them a couple of times this week in fact. We love that the water keeps us all hydrated and that the slightly fruity taste keeps us choosing it over other beverages all summer long.

Fruit₂O has recently released a fun new Facebook app called, "Dial It Back". The app takes a look at what you have been saying on social media and in a fun way tells you some key areas that you might want to dial it back.

Here's a fun screen shot of what it had to say about me.

To see where I think I could use some help DIALING IT BACK, check out the video below.

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Disclaimer: This post was made possible by Mommy Parties/BSM Media and Fruit₂O. Product was provided to make this review possible. Compensation was received for this post.

The Best of Video {5/10/13}

Surprise!

This week while we are away celebrating all things Disney, my great friend Jen is guest posting. We like to think we have our own gang "B'more and Bama" of happy ladies who sip on Diet Coke and are proud mothers of little dudes. 

Welcome her to the fold!

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I watch a lot of YouTube videos. My husband always has several that he's found to show me, we watch them at work, and I find them through Facebook. Needless to say, I was thrilled to pieces when Alissa asked me to share five of my favorites here at Clever Compass. Some of the ones I've chosen to share this week are not necessarily new, but they are my favorite ones right now. I hope they bring you a smile or two.

One Man Les Miserables Medley

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This one-man Les Mis Medley. This kid has some CHOPS! I work in professional theatre, so I am often quite snooty when it comes to people singing Les Mis. This kid brings it, though.

Squirrels In My Pants

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Squirrels In My Pants, a classic from Phineas and Ferb. If you are the parent of a boy child, I imagine you hear this as much as I do. It's a great tune to play whenever the urge for a family dance break hits.

Animals Trying To Stay Awake

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Cute animals trying to stay awake are adorable. Whenever my coworkers and I are having a rough day, we watch this video and instantly get the warm fuzzies.

Bath Time for Baby Sloths

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Many of you have probably seen this on Facebook, but I had to share...Baby Sloths Taking A Bath. My friend Stephanie wants me to get her a sloth for her birthday. Once she saw this, she decided that it must be a baby sloth and that we must give it a bath in the ladies' room sink.

Charles Ramsey Interview

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And, my favorite this week, which is not so much funny, but just pretty dang awesome--Charles Ramsey, the neighbor who helped Amanda Berry and the other Cleveland kidnapping victims escape. His honesty, bluntness and humor are wonderful. I'd like to think there are a whole lot more people like him in the world.

Jen Lane's day job is in professional theatre, producing touring productions and making sure all the boxes are checked on all the lists. Read all about her love of life and food at Hey, Y'all. Her son Dean is Alissa's son Liam's pen pal.

Top 10 Favorite YouTube Channels

Do you love YouTube?

I totally have a crush on that foxy lady.

Sometimes it's hard to know where to start on a new social platform...Who do I follow? Where is good content? Etc.?

This week as part of Mama Kat's writing workshop I'll be listing 10 of my favorite YouTube channels.

These are mine, go forth and watch, and subscribe, and laugh, and cry...

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Light and fun vignettes from from the popular late night talk show that most of us are too wiped out to stay up for. Catch the best bits on his channel here and bring a little happy to your day.

AVbyte

Every Monday these guys put out a great new musical. Most musicals feature the same actors in new roles and often the topics are ripped from current headlines from Disney to dictators.

Soul Pancake

Not all of their content is my cup of tea, but when they get it right, it's RIGHT! You might have seen some of their viral videos like 'A Pep Talk from Kid President' and 'Take a Seat-Make a Friend'.

TED Talks

Featuring the best of the TED Talks series, you can see a variety of ages, races, nationalities and fields of study present on the most interesting topics in their field. Kind of like an NPR for YouTube. These videos are substantially longer than those you usually come across on YouTube.

Chelsea Lately

Another late night show that I just can't seem to force myself to stay up for. I love seeing strong female comedians and the vignettes of her interviews are great for a good laugh. I especially like the one of her and Russell Brand. It would seem that both of their PR people set it up and they don't really care for each other. Good stuff.

Mama Kat TV

A vlogger who takes time to carefully craft her vlogs. Her channel is humorous and she has a host of returning characters who do bits on various topics. Oh, and her kids are totally cute vloggers in the making.

Broadway.com

A rare and fun glimpse into the life of Broadway performers. Lots of one-on-one chats with the stars of the moment and even a glimpse or two of the backstage goings on.

The Mama Mary Show

Totally real, up close and personal vlogger shares her life, opinions and more with a truly engaging camera presence that makes you watch until the very last second. Always a pleasant surprise to see a new video pop up in my stream from her.

Jumping With My Fingers Crossed

This channel is pretty new to me, but she's another great vlogger who has an incredible spirit and always makes me laugh out loud. I love her enthusiasm and sense of humor. And, finally someone else who talks fast.

4 Hats and Frugal

Amiyrah creates great video with superb content. But, what I really love is that she is always finding new ways to edit and shoot her videos. She inspires me to do and be more as a vlogger. Check out her 'Ask A Military Chick' segments on YouTube and she's also great at Vine content.

There are lots more truly fantastic places to find great content on YouTube.

Surf around a bit and you're sure to find something you love.

Have a favorite or two that aren't on my list?

Leave them in the comments below.